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Colonic lipoma, masquerading as malignant tumour
M Ibrarullah1, R Aggarwal, G Choudhuri
1Dept. of Surgical and Medical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Indian Journal of Cancer
|March 1, 1992
Summary
A rare colonic lipoma presented symptoms and mimicked cancer on imaging and during surgery. Definitive diagnosis of this benign tumor required histopathology after surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Colonic lipomas are rare, benign submucosal tumors.
- Symptomatic lipomas can present diagnostic challenges, mimicking colorectal cancer.
Observation:
- A case of symptomatic colonic lipoma is presented.
- The lipoma mimicked a malignant tumor on colonoscopy, barium contrast studies, and at laparotomy.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of colonic lipoma after left hemicolectomy.
- The tumor was successfully treated with surgical resection.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis of colonic lipomas.
- Awareness of lipoma's potential to mimic malignancy is crucial for appropriate clinical management.